Hooray! Hooray! It's a Holi-Holiday: Embracing Summer with Intentions

“Hooray, hooray, it's a holi-holiday

What a world of fun for everyone

Hooray, hooray, it's a holi-holiday

Sing a summer song, skip along

It's a holi-holiday” 🎶 – Boney M

Boney M’s glitter-gold anthem brings a smile every summer. Their joyful voices and disco energy remind us of what this season is all about: fun, freedom, and pure joy. This song makes you want to sing out loud, dance in the sun, and embrace life with a light heart. Yes, hooray — summer has finally arrived.

Making This Summer Count

Every year, summer seems to slip away in a blink. This year, let’s change that narrative. Instead of rushing through, let's unfold a summer filled with intention and joy.

This season, I want to savor movement by the sea, share deep conversations and laughter, enjoy afternoon tea in the garden, relish fresh watermelon, read captivating books on the balcony, and prioritize time with family, friends, and myself.

🌞 Summer Intention Map — A Reflective Activity

Summer invites reflection, reconnection, and alignment with our true priorities. Whether you’re enjoying a long vacation or you find yourself working through the season, this simple but powerful practice can help you live more intentionally — and more authentically.

Step 1: Reflect

Start your journey by taking 10 quiet minutes. Use a journal, your phone, or a blank page. Think about:

• What do I need most this summer? (Is it rest? Adventure? Connection? Creativity?)

• What can I let go of for now?

• What would a nourishing and meaningful summer look like for me?

  
  

Step 2: Create Your Summer Intention Map

Next, draw four quadrants on your page and fill them in:

1. Something I want to do just for me: (For example, start painting or read more books.)

2. Something I want to experience with others: (Maybe host a dinner with friends.)

3. Something I want to learn or explore: (It could be a new idea, podcast, recipe, or place.)

4. Something I want to leave behind this summer: (Consider overworking or perfectionism.)

   
   

Step 3: Choose One Weekly Action

Each week, select one small step from your intention map. Make it light, joyful, and true to yourself. Knowing what you desire makes it easier to create space for it. That’s how we craft a summer worth remembering.

Creating Lasting Memories

Ask yourself: When summer ends, will you only see a blur of busyness? Or will you fondly recall the stillness, laughter, and joy of simply being with family, friends, and yourself?

We keep track of time with calendars, but we remember life through moments. If there's one thing I want to take with me into the fall, it's the quiet assurance that this summer was well-lived. This assurance comes from choosing to prioritize the good life.

Conclusion

As we sing along with the melody of Boney M, let’s make sure that our summer reflects our intentions. “What a world of fun for everyone!” Let’s celebrate the warmth and joy of the season, creating memories that last a lifetime. Embrace this holi-holiday spirit and make every moment count.

“Hooray, hooray, it's a holi-holiday

What a world of fun for everyone

Hooray, hooray, it's a holi-holiday” 🎶 – Boney M